madrigal

The word “madrigal” has 3 syllables: ma-dri-gal.

It's pronounced as /məˈdrɪɡəl/.


What is synonym and antonym for madrigal?

In the thesaurus, “madrigal” has 27 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for madrigal along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for madrigal

  • ballad
  • dithyramb
  • eclogue
  • elegy
  • english sonnet
  • epic
  • epigram
  • epode
  • epopee
  • epos
  • georgic
  • idyl
  • idyll
  • jingle
  • limerick
  • lyric
  • ode
  • pastoral
  • pastorale
  • poem
  • psalm
  • rime
  • rondeau
  • rondel
  • sonnet
  • triolet
  • villanelle

Meanings of madrigal

  • noun
    1. A song for a small number of unaccompanied voices; from 13th century Italy.
    2. A polyphonic song for about six voices, from 16th century Italy.
    3. A short poem, often pastoral, and suitable to be set to music.

Example Sentences

  • Madrigal singing was popular during the Renaissance period in Europe.
  • The choir performed a beautiful madrigal at the concert last night.
  • Giovanni composed a captivating madrigal that became widely acclaimed across Italy.
  • The students learned about the intricate harmonies and lyrics characteristic of a Renaissance madrigal.
  • Attending a madrigal dinner is a delightful way to experience both music and historical ambiance.

On this page you'll find 27 synonyms or another words to madrigal, such as: ballad, dithyramb, eclogue, elegy, english sonnet, epic, epigram.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

eclogue

  • dithyramb
  • elegy
  • epic
  • epigram
  • epode
  • epopee
  • epos
  • georgic
  • idyl
  • idyll
  • lament
  • limerick
  • lyric
  • madrigal
  • ode
  • pastoral
  • pastorale
  • poem
  • psalm
  • rhyme
  • rondeau
  • sonnet
  • triolet
  • villanelle

eclogues

  • dithyrambs
  • elegies
  • epics
  • epigrams
  • idylls
  • idyls
  • limericks
  • madrigals
  • odes
  • pastorals
  • poems
  • psalms
  • rimes
  • rondels
  • sonnets
  • triolets

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